As part of the EFG London Jazz Festival, Marsm and King’s Place present Palestinian composer and pianist Faraj Suleiman with this quartet. Born in a village in the upper Galilee, renowned Palestinian composer and pianist Faraj Suleiman has been playing the piano since the tender age of three. Influenced by his passion for Arabic music and eastern rhythms, it’s both […]
Rachid Gholam Presents: Spirit of Tarab A Musical Journey from Persia to Andalucia The second of a two-part concert series, MARSM is showcasing the enduring legacy of spiritual performance culture, partnering with iconic Moroccan singer Rachid Gholam and his full ensemble to showcase the worldwide premiere of ‘Spirit of Tarab’. ‘Spirit of Tarab’ presents a […]
Alaa Abu Diab – London Debut Palestinian comedian Alaa Abu Diab is coming to London for an evening of satire and comedy as part of his upcoming tour also stopping in Ramallah, Lund, Amman, Haifa, Nazareth and Jenin. His razor edge wit and hilarious political commentary make this UK debut an evening not to be […]
On the forefront of the Levant’s electronic music scene, Zenobia is Palestinian powerhouse ensemble that blends Arabic pop melodies spanning from Palestine to North Africa with electronic beats and synth grooves. Hailing from Haifa, the duo is composed of Nasser Halahlih (electronics and synth) and Isam Elias (keyboards and synthesizer), who mix their set with […]
Oud masters and innovators Le Trio Joubran perform music from a career spanning fifteen years including their anticipated new album The Long March. From a family steeped in Arabic music, the three brothers Samir, Wissam and Adnan Joubran have been touring the world with their ouds for the past fifteen years. Through their mesmerizing songs they attempt […]
Heralded as “the spokesman of a new generation”, DAM began working together in the late 90s as the first Palestinian hip-hop crew and among the first to rap in Arabic. Bringing together a unique combination of Arabic percussion rhythms, Middle Eastern melodies and hip hop, they have grown to become one of the most influential acts of […]
Lebanese indie-pop sensation Mashrou’ Leila will be returning for their highly anticipated 3-city UK tour in 2019. Born of a nocturnal encounter at the American University of Beirut in 2008, Mashrou’ Leila is a six-member band that fuses the craftiness of a music workshop with the punch of stadium rock. With their distinct approach to storytelling […]
Lebanese hip-hop legend El Rass meets Tunisian DJ Missy Ness for the 6th edition of this popular showcase series dedicated to presenting some of the Arab world’s finest underground hip-hop artists, producers and DJs. TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE El Rass, rapper and producer from Lebanon, explores the possibilities of the Arabic language and pushes the frontiers […]
London’s most pulsing Arabic electronica party is back. HISHEK BISHEK 10th EDITION TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE HERE Journeying through the fascinating and bass-heavy musical landscape of the Middle East’s burgeoning electronic music scenes, Hishek Bishek has emerged to become London’s most pulsing Arabic Electronic party. From cutting-edge releases to bootleg wedding recordings, killer Mahraganat tracks and […]
Since forming in 2015, Massar Egbari has taken the Arabic music scene by storm with their powerful lyrics and progressive tunes that cover some of the most complex topics in our society. Massar Egbari means “Compulsory Detour”, and at its core, reflects on how people are dictated to act and behave in certain manners. Through […]